Chromosome 15q trisomy

Chromosome 15q trisomy
Synonyms	Trisomy 15q
Pronounce	N/A
Specialty	N/A
Symptoms	Developmental delay, intellectual disability, distinctive facial features
Complications	Congenital heart defects, seizures
Onset	Prenatal
Duration	Lifelong
Types	N/A
Causes	Genetic mutation
Risks	Advanced maternal age
Diagnosis	Karyotype analysis, Genetic testing
Differential diagnosis	Down syndrome, Edwards syndrome
Prevention	None
Treatment	Supportive care, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy
Medication	N/A
Prognosis	Variable, depends on severity of symptoms
Frequency	Rare
Deaths	N/A

- Chromosome 15q duplication is an extremely rare genetic disorder in which there is an excess copy of the long (q) arm of human chromosome 15. [[Category:Uncategorized

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